Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2012 Ford Kuga Petrol 2521cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 71,686 miles on the clock, averaging 4,538 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.5 Duratec engine is known for hyda. Common Ford Kuga issues include battery drain from parasitic electrical draw and rear suspension knocking.
MOT & Mileage History for SA54 OCT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 71,686 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,756 |
| Average per year | 4,538 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Kuga
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Kuga models (2008–2012), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Battery drain from parasitic electrical draw
Faulty modules (like alarm or body control unit) or corroded earth straps keep drawing power when parked, flattening the battery overnight. · Typical repair: £100-250 (new battery + diag/earth clean; £400 if module fault).
Rear suspension knocking (trailing arm bushes and anti-roll bar links)
Rubber bushes on rear trailing arms and droplinks wear prematurely, causing play. · Typical repair: £200-400 (bushes + links, both sides; poly bushes optional for longevity).
Power window regulator failure (front doors)
Plastic runners/gears in door regulators snap from age/use, window drops or won't move. · Typical repair: £150-300 per door (regulator swap, indy garage).
Heater matrix leak (cooling system, non-engine)
Plastic end tanks crack, coolant leaks into cabin via HVAC. · Typical repair: £400-700 (matrix + dash removal, often 6-8hr job).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SA54 OCT |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Kuga |
| Colour | Brown |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 2521cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SA — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About SA54 OCT
What car is SA54 OCT?
SA54 OCT is an brown Ford Kuga, petrol (2521cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2012.
What is the mileage of SA54 OCT?
The last recorded mileage for SA54 OCT was 71,686 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SA54 OCT passed its MOT?
SA54 OCT has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2026.
Is SA54 OCT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA54 OCT is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is SA54 OCT?
SA54 OCT is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.